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Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.

7,374
Charities
£5,280,882,026
Total Income
£632,517
Avg Income
85.6%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

East Sussex Vision Support

Health, Social welfare

SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.

Latest Income: £360,297
Areas of Operation: East Sussex
Status: Registered
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Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity

Housing, Social welfare

Provision of almshouses to poor people of good character within the ancient parishes of Eltham and Chislehurst

Latest Income: £359,349
Areas of Operation: Bromley
Status: Registered
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Bulmershe School Fund

Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfare

Supports students by organising a variety of enriching activities, with a strong emphasis on educational visits. These provide students with hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, enhancing their understanding of key subjects through real-world exploration. The charity raises funds to cover transportation including Minibus, extracurricular programs and workshops.

Latest Income: £357,925
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Lewisham Irish Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfare

The principal objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the community, particularly but not exclusively persons of Irish descent within the London Borough of Lewisham. To this end we provide premises, staff and volunteers for the following services:Advice and Advocacy services, Children and youth services , volunteer programme , clubs, classes and social events.

Latest Income: £357,345
Areas of Operation: Lewisham
Status: Registered
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The British-German Association

Education, Social welfare

The charity hopes to achieve creating understanding and forging links between the German and British people. We do 1: Cultural exchange programmes through our BGA Schools projects. 2: Hold social events, lectures, talks to raise sponsorship for the above.

Latest Income: £356,224
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation

Religion, Social welfare

The objects of the Congregation are the advancement of religion in accordance with the customs, ceremony andtraditions of Orthodox Judaism. This is achieved by the operation of a synagogue and social events at theCongregation's premises, together with support for other Jewish and non- Jewish charities in accordance with Jewish law.

Latest Income: £354,732
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians

Arts, Health, Social welfare

Since 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.

Latest Income: £354,427
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Hayle Day Care Centre Trust Committee

Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfare

A day care centre for the elderly providing day care and transport, hot meals, refreshments, personal care (including bathing facilities, hairdressing and podiatry), social interaction, entertainment and advice.

Latest Income: £353,841
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Norton Folgate Trust

Social welfare

The charity exists for the relief of poor or needy members of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and their dependants and, subject thereto, for the relief of persons in need associated with the craft and generally.

Latest Income: £352,695
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Duke Of Cornwall's Charitable Foundation

Social welfare

Making donations to charities appropriate to the Duke of Cornwall

Latest Income: £351,767
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Coventry Independent Advice Service

Charitable activities, Social welfare

We offer free advice, information and support to residents of Coventry and surrounding areas. We hold the Advice Quality Standard for our debt and welfare benefits advice, a nationally recognised quality mark for public advice organisations. We are members of AdviceUK and our debt advice is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our aim is to combat poverty and financial exclusion.

Latest Income: £350,540
Areas of Operation: Coventry City
Status: Registered
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Christian Workers Relief Fund

Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfare

The object of the charity is the relief of serving and former evangelists, bible teachers and their current or former dependants including spouses, widows or widowers who are normally resident in the United Kingdom and require such assistance because they are in a condition of need, hardship or distress, or sick, convalescent, disabled or handicapped or elderly.

Latest Income: £350,161
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Milk And Honey Trust

Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfare

The charity was formed to make grants in support of Christian churches, ministries and organisations and for the relief of poverty.

Latest Income: £345,583
Areas of Operation: Ireland
Status: Registered
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John James Charitable Trust

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare

Promoting advancement of education in the Christian religion amongst children and young peopleAdvancing Christian religion by providing grants to those undertaking training for a specific ministryRelieving poverty, advancing religion, promoting education and doing anything charitable for the benefit of the community

Latest Income: £343,940
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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The British Jewish Heritage Society

Religion, Social welfare

The objects ofthe trust are to support Orthodox Jewish Educational Activities and other charitableactivities especially for the benefit of the poor and needy.

Latest Income: £339,341
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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The Carpenters' And Dockland Community Centre

Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

To improve the quality of live of local people through a diverse programme of activities including social, recreational, sporting and educational projects, with a focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Latest Income: £336,496
Areas of Operation: Newham
Status: Registered
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Bolton Young Men's Christian Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare

Our main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.,

Latest Income: £336,471
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Hounslow Community Transport Limited

Environment, Social welfare

Hounslow Community Transport provides the following services:- A fleet of minibuses with wheelchair access for hire by not-for-profit organisations- Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project which collects donated furniture and houshold appliances that are then sold at low prices to people in need- The Shopmobility service based in the Blenheim Centre in Hounslow

Latest Income: £336,100
Areas of Operation: Hounslow
Status: Registered
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Give A Child A Brighter Future Limited

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The charity relies on donations from various supporters, including institutions to provide relief to people who are suffering from poverty or sickness in the Lebanon.

Latest Income: £335,321
Areas of Operation: Lebanon
Status: Registered
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Sodality Of St.peter Claver

Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfare

Promotion of religion and education together with the relief of poverty and sickness in accordance with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. This is done through receipt of donations and legacies which are distributed in third world countries in order to promote healthcare, culture, education and evangelisation.

Latest Income: £333,036
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Mariapolis Limited

Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, Society

The relief of poverty sickness and old age, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue.Organisation of courses and conferences and publication of books and magazines.

Latest Income: £331,947
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Special Needs Enterprises (norfolk) Limited

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfare

To promote the education and relief of young people with learning difficulties. This is achieved through the provision of a programme of life skills training which encompasses numeracy and literacy, IT, arts and crafts and social activities.

Latest Income: £331,616
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity

Health, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of accommodation for poor persons over the age of 60 years.

Latest Income: £331,031
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Newark Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

To provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.

Latest Income: £330,954
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Talisman Charitable Trust

Social welfare

In general, the trustees have set the main aims of the Charity as assisting individuals of small means and other charitable organisations with the needs of, or in the relief of poverty as defined by the Charitable Commission. Applications for grants from both individuals and organisations are considered. Further information can be found on the Charity's website.

Latest Income: £330,461
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 7,374 registered social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the social welfare charities by income?

Oxfam is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of social welfare charities?

Social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £5.3bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for social welfare charities?

Across all social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of social welfare charities?

Social welfare charities have an average annual income of £633k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.